Compaq 370698-002 Laptop User Manual


 
Troubleshooting
Reference Guide 6–7
Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems
Use these suggestions for built-in or external devices.
If the Pointer Is Difficult to Control
Adjust the pointer controls by selecting Start > Control
Panel
> Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse.
Ensure that your thumb or palm is not pressing or near the
TouchPad on-off button while typing.
Use an external mouse if using the TouchPad is difficult.
If the TouchPad Does Not Work
Press the TouchPad on-off button to turn on the light.
Do not touch the TouchPad while the notebook is rebooting
or resuming from Standby mode. If you do, try the following:
press a key on the keyboard to restore normal operation.
If an external mouse is connected, the built-in pointing
devices are normally disabled. You can change this setting
with the BIOS Setup utility. See
“Configuring Your
Notebook” in this chapter.
Restart the notebook by selecting Start > Turn Off
Computer
> Restart.
If the TouchPad Moves the Pointer or Cursor While
You Type
Press the TouchPad on-off button to turn off the TouchPad while
you type.